Lancia Ypsilon 2001 Owner handbook (in English)

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WINDSCREEN/REAR
WINDOW WIPERS
BLADES
Periodically clean the rubber part
with suitable liquid, DP1is recom-
mended.
Change the blades if the rubber edge
is warped or worn out. You should in
any case change them approximately
once a year.Some simple steps can reduce po-
tential damage to the blades:
– If the temperature falls to below
zero, make sure the rubber blade is
not frozen to the windscreen. If nec-
essary, free it with a de-icing com-
pound.
– Remove any snow that has settled
on the glass: besides saving the blades
you will avoid straining the electric
windscreen wiper motor and causing
it to overheat.
– Do not operate the windscreen/
rear window wipers on dry glass.
Changing the windscreen wiper
blades (fig. 8)
1)Lift windscreen wiper arm Aoff
the glass and position the blade so as
to form a right angle with the arm.
2)Press tab Bof the coupling spring
and remove the blade to be replaced
from arm A.3)Fit the new blade by inserting the
tab into the special hole in the arm.
Make sure it is properly locked into
place.
Replacing the rear window
wiper blade (fig. 9)
1)Lift the cover A.
Travelling with worn
wiper blades is dangerous
because it reduces visibil-
ity in bad weather.
fig. 8
P4C00131
fig. 9
P4C00414
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2)Unscrew nut Band slide the com-
plete arm Cfrom the rotating pin.
3)Fit a new arm and fasten the nut.
Close the cover.
IMPORTANTBefore removing the
arm, mark the position of the wiper
(e.g. with felt-tip pen or adhesive
tape).SPRAY NOZZLES
If there is no jet of liquid, first make
sure that there is liquid in the reser-
voir: see “Checking fluid levels” in
this section.
Then make sure that the holes in the
nozzles(figs. 10 and11)are not
clogged up. Use a pin for this if nec-
essary.
The windscreen and rear window
washer jets can be adjusted.
The windscreen washer jet can be
adjusted by inserting a pin in the
aperture of each nozzle.
The rear window washer jet can be
adjusted by moving the nozzle-holder
with a screwdriver.CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
During the winter, the climate con-
trol system must be turned on at least
once a month for about ten minutes.
Have the system checked at a LAN-
CIA Dealershipbefore the summer.
The system uses R134a
refrigerating liquid. If it
accidentally leaks it will
not damage the environment.
Never use R12 fluid as it is incom-
patible with the system’s compo-
nents and also contains CFC.
fig. 10
P4C00035
fig. 11
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BODYWORK
PROTECTING THE CAR FROM
ATMOSPHERIC ELEMENTS
The main causes of rust are:
– atmospheric pollution;
– salt and humidity in the atmos-
phere (coastal e or very hot and hu-
mid areas);
– environmental conditions that are
specific to the season.
In addition, the abrasiveness of dust
in the atmosphere and sand carried
by the wind as well as mud and stones
thrown up by other cars must not be
underestimated.
For your Lancia Y, Lancia has used
leading-edge technological solutions
to effectively protect the body from
rust.
These are the main ones:
– Painting systems and products
that make the car particularly resis-
tant to rust and scratching.– The use of zinc-plated (or pre-
treated) sheet steel which is highly re-
sistant to rust.
– The spraying of the underbody,
engine compartment, inside the whee-
larches and other parts with wax-
based products with a high protective
capacity.
– Spraying plastic-coating materials
to protect the most exposed points:
under the door, inside the wings,
edges etc.
– The use of “open” box sections to
prevent condensation and water from
building up and rusting the inside of
the parts.
BODY AND UNDERBODY
GUARANTEE
Your Lancia Y is covered by guar-
antee against any original structural
or body part being holed by rust. Re-
fer to the “LANCIA Warranty Book-
let” for the general conditions of this
guarantee.TIPS FOR KEEPING THE BODY
IN GOOD CONDITION
Paintwork
The paintwork is not only to make
your car look attractive but also to
protect the steel.
If your car is scuffed or scratched
deeply you are therefore recommended
to touch up the paintwork as necessary
to prevent rust from forming.
Only use original products when
touching up the paintwork (see the
“Technical specifications” section).
Ordinary maintenance of the paint-
work involves in washing it. The fre-
quency you should do this depends on
the conditions and the environment
the car is driven in. For example if
you drive in areas with a high level of
air pollution, or on roads sprinkled
with road salt, or if you park under
resinous trees, it is a good idea to
wash the car more often.
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IMPORTANTCars with optional
“Kaleidos” options (non-standard
personalised paint colours), can be re-
paired in exactly the same way as
other cars painted with standard
colours at your LANCIA Dealership.To wash the car properly:
1)Remove the aerial from the roof
to prevent damaging it when washing
the car in an automatic carwash.
2)Wet the body using a low pressure
jet of water.
3)Wipe a sponge with a slightly
soapy solution over the bodywork,
frequently rinsing the sponge.
4)Rinse well with water and dry
with a jet of air or a chamois leather.
When drying the car, be careful to
get at those parts which are not so
easily seen e.g. the door frames, bon-
net and around the headlights where
water can most readily collect. You
are advised not to take the car into a
closed area immediately, but to leave
it out in the open so any water left can
evaporate more easily.
Do not wash the car after it has been
parked in the sun or while the bonnet
is hot: it could take the shine off the
paint.
External plastic parts must be
cleaned following the usual car wash-
ing procedure. As far as possible avoid parking your
car under trees; the resinous sub-
stances which often drop from certain
types of trees could dull the paint and
increase the possibility of rusting.
IMPORTANTBird droppings must
be washed off immediately and with
great care as their acid is particularly
aggressive.
Detergents pollute water.
For this reason, the car
must be washed in an area
equipped for the collection and
purification of the liquids used
while washing.
IMPORTANTWashing is to be car-
ried out with the engine cold and the
ignition key on STOP. After washing
make sure that the various protections
(rubber sheaths and other guards)
have not moved from their positions
or been damaged.
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Detergents pollute water.
The car must therefore be
washed in an area
equipped for the collection and
purification of the liquids used
while washing.
IMPORTANTThe car should be
washed while the engine is cold and
with the ignition key at STOP. After
washing the car, make sure that the
various protections (e.g. rubber boots
and various guards) have not been re-
moved or damaged.
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Windows
Use specific window cleaners to
clean the windows. Use very clean
cloths to avoid scratching the glass or
damaging its transparency.
IMPORTANTTo prevent damage
to the electric heater elements, wipe
the inside of the heated rear window
gently in the same direction as the el-
ements.
Engine compartment
At the end of each winter season,
carefully clean the engine compart-
ment. Be careful not to direct the jet
of water on the electronic control
units. Have this done at a garage.INTERIORS
From time to time check that water
has not collected under the mats
(from dripping shoes, umbrellas etc.)
which could cause the steel to rust.
CLEANING THE SEATS
AND FABRIC UPHOLSTERY
– Remove the dust with a soft brush
or a vacuum cleaner.
– Rub the seats with a sponge moist-
ened in a solution of water and neu-
tral detergent.
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PLASTIC PARTS INSIDE
THE CAR
Use special products designed not to
alter the appearance of the compo-
nents.
IMPORTANTDo not use alcohol or
petrol for cleaning the glass of the in-
strument panel.CLEANING LEATHER SEATS
AND PARTS
– Remove the dry dirt with a buck-
skin or very slightly moist cloth with-
out exerting too much pressure.
– Remove liquid or grease stains
with a dry absorbent cloth without
rubbing. Then wipe with a buckskin
or soft cloth moistened with water and
neutral soap.
If the stain does not come out, use a
special cleaning compound being par-
ticularly careful to follow the instruc-
tions for use.
IMPORTANTNever use alcohol or
alcohol-base products.Do not keep aerosol cans
in the car. There is the risk
they might explode. Aerosol
cans must never be exposed to a
temperature above 50°C; when the
weather starts to get hot the tem-
perature inside the car might go
well beyond that figure.
Never use flammable
products (petroleum ether
or petrol) to clean the in-
side of the car. Electrostatic
charges generated by rubbing
while cleaning could cause fires.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Motor and engineering enthusiasts as well as
those “in the trade” will probably start reading
from this point in the manual. This, in fact, is
where a section jam-packed with facts, figures,
formulae, measurements and tables begins. In a
sense, it is the Lancia Y’s identity card.
A document that introduces the car and explains
in technical jargon all the features that go together
to make it a model designed to give you superla-
tive driving satisfaction.VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION DATA ............... 145
ENGINE CODE - BODY VERSIONS............... 146
ENGINE......................................................... 147
TRANSMISSION............................................. 150
BRAKES......................................................... 151
SUSPENSION ................................................. 152
STEERING..................................................... 152
WHEELS........................................................ 153
WHEEL GEOMETRY ..................................... 155
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ................................. 155
PERFORMANCE............................................ 156
WEIGHTS...................................................... 157
DIMENSIONS................................................. 158
CAPACITIES .................................................. 160
TYRE PRESSURE .......................................... 163
FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS .......................... 164
FUEL CONSUMPTION -
CO
2EMISSIONS ............................................. 166
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VEHICLE
IDENTIFICATION
DATA
CHASSIS MARKING (fig. 1)
This is stamped on the passenger
cabin floor, near the front right seat.
It can be reached by lifting the flap
in the carpet, and it bears:
– vehicle model .........ZLA 840000
– chassis serial number.ENGINE MARKING
The marking is stamped on the
cylinder block and includes the model
and serial number.
MODEL PLATE (fig. 2)
The plate (fig. 2)is applied to the
front cross member of the engine
compartment(fig. 3).
The plate bears the following iden-
tification data:
A- Manufacturer’s name.
B- Homologation number.C- Vehicle ID code.
D- Chassis serial number.
E- Maximum fully-laden vehicle
weight.
F- Maximum train weight of the
fully-laden vehicle plus trailer.
G- Maximum vehicle weight on first
(front) axle.
H- Maximum vehicle weight on sec-
ond (rear) axle.
I- Engine type.
L- Body version code.
M- Number for spares.
fig. 1
P4C00010
fig. 2
P4C00145
ffig. 3
P4C00415
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BODYWORK PAINT
IDENTIFICATION PLATE
The plate(fig. 4)is fastened to the
inside of the tailgate.
It bears the following data:
A- Paint manufacturer.
B- Colour name.
C- LANCIA colour code.
D- Respray and touch-up code.ENGINE CODE - BODY VERSIONS
fig. 4
P4C00146
Version Engine type code Body version code
1.2 188A4.000 840AF1A 07
1.2
16V188A5.000 840AG1A 08
188A5.000 840AG1A 08B
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ENGINE
GENERAL FEATURES
Engine code
Cycle
Number and layout of cylinders
Number of valves per cylinder
Bore x stroke mm
Capacity cc
Compression ratio
Maximum power output (EEC) kW
bhp
at rpm
Peak torque (EEC) Nm
m.kg
at rpm
TIMING
Inlet: opens BTDC
closes ABDC
Exhaust: opens BBDC
closes ATDC
Valve clearances for timing check
inlet mm
exhaust mm
Valve clearances when cold
inlet mm
exhaust mm1.2
188A4.000
Otto
4 in line
2
70.8x78.9
1242
9.5±0.2:1
44
60
5000
102
10.4
2500
2°
32°
30°
4°
0.8
0.8
0.4±0.05
0.4±0.051.2
16V
188A5.000
Otto
4 in line
4
70.8x78.9
1242
10.6±0.2:1
59
80
5000
114
11.6
4000
0°
32°
32°
0°
0.45
0.45
(*)
(*)
(*) Hydraulic tappets.
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